Tooling Technician II

Job Description

Shift: Monday-Friday 2pm - 10:30pm

Pay: $27-$35 DOE $2hr Shift Differential

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot pultrusion tooling issues and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing line problems
• Set up, align, maintain, and repair pultrusion tooling, including dies, preformers, and guide systems
• Manage small to medium-sized new tooling builds and restorative tooling projects
• Perform fabrication work using blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Disassemble, Clean, and reassemble tooling equipment with a high level of attention to detail to ensure optimal performance
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and defects; recommend repair or replacement actions
• Support tooling changeovers requiring retrieving specific tools for next week's production run, verifying proper alignment, and functionality of the tool.
• Utilize hand tools, air tools, and fabrication equipment; lathe, mill, and welding work as needed
• Perform welding tasks (TIG preferred) on stainless steel and mild steel components
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce downtime, improve tooling life, and enhance product quality
• Maintain accurate documentation of tooling maintenance and repairs
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Train and provide guidance to Tooling Technician I team members
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2–5 years of fabrication or tooling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience using hand tools, air tools, sheer, brake, and precision measurement instruments
• Working knowledge of tooling inspection, setup, and machine tooling processes
  
  

Preferred

• TIG welding experience with stainless steel and mild steel
• Tool and die equipment experience or formal training
• Experience operating machining equipment such as Facing mill, shear, break, Bender.
• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field
• Familiarity with CMMS or preventive maintenance systems
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fabrication and welding proficiency
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Ability to work around heated equipment and industrial machinery
  
  

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and chemicals
  
  

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
  
  

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
  
  

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization And Sponsorship Disclosure

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.